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Post by Scott560 » Sat Nov 14, 2020 11:02 am

I wouldn't worry about those adjustment clips. They don't need to be beefy - they are there to simply set the height and locate the strut in the knuckle before you tighten the pinch bolt.

The pinch bolt/clamping is what keeps it all connected. Be sure to put a little anti seize on the circlip so that if you do want to change its position later, its not corroded to buggery.
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Post by LIE » Mon Feb 12, 2024 7:56 pm

Been a while..
Kid grew and the back became too small. He really enjoyed the driving, so had to make a bit more room.
Btw, Britax hi-way II fits really nice.

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Did a seat conversion as well.

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Post by LIE » Mon Feb 12, 2024 8:11 pm

During one of the winters, played with rust removal with vinegar and I was surprised about the results.

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From the surface you can tell how rusty they were:

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Post by LIE » Mon Feb 12, 2024 8:17 pm

Also, calipers got a treatment they deserved.

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I tried to coat them with home dept available heat resistant plays, but I really did not want them to stand out so much.

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The I chose something similar to Brembo color.

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Post by LIE » Mon Feb 12, 2024 8:27 pm

Got a spare suspension:

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Cleaned up and installed the Strongflex poly, along with the Hardrace arms and new Koni shocks.

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Refurbished and powder coated fuel tank as well:

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Post by LIE » Mon Feb 12, 2024 8:44 pm

Finally, prepared a number plate I bought from @James 5th gen a while ago.

Upper is the new one.
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Post by LIE » Mon Feb 12, 2024 8:59 pm

And the best job so far.
The noise from the exhaust was pitching, resonating and was not pleasant at all. So, bought some genuine materials at cut some throats.

Resonator was completely empty, so I packed it well:

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Similar situation in the muffler, that’s all was left:

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Wool as a primary layer:

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And the rest of the insulation:

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And back in place:

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I’m really satisfied with the result:

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Post by LIE » Mon Feb 12, 2024 9:21 pm

Here’s the last spring upgrade:

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And the fun can continue.
Some random stuff

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And the pic before going to sleep, already w/o angine :cry:

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Post by toadster » Mon Feb 12, 2024 11:18 pm

Lo :D
Welcome back :shock: :shock: :shock: :lol:
Lude still looks great 8)
I still love the colour :mrgreen:
Kudos for all Your work :thumbup:
Cheers ;)
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Post by wurlycorner » Tue Feb 13, 2024 11:45 am

Looking so good.
DIY exhaust back box repair is particularly impressive - don't know anyone else that has done that!

May I ask why the engine has been removed?

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